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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 07:03 AM
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Question lo-beam Headlight issue

ok so what needs to be done here? i have a 2003 Civic LX my hi beams work my drl and parking lights work but no lo beam. i replaced both lights maybe a year ago because the right side went out.I was hearing a buzzing noise and the drl light was flickering in the dash.Then the right side light has gone out again, it would come on once ina blue moon but then yesterday the left side went out? both drl and hi beams still work but no lo beams at all.
 

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Old May 15, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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Default low beam headlight issue

the buzzing you hear is the low beam cut off relay is not getting enough power, there is drl module under dash under steering wheel on left side, big grey rectangular box with a blue pin connector plugged into it. you have to remove it and pry case off and slide out the guts. examine the solder contacts on board some of them are failing. just need to touch them uo with soldering iron and some solder. failing solders are reason for the buzzing relay. the relay may also need to be replaced, it is located behind glovebox on left side, you will see 2 of them side by side it is the far one. mine is grey. pull it out(up) take it to dealer and get new one. if your not confident with the soldering on drl module take it also to dealer and get new one 150-200 dollars though. hope this is helpful. this a common problem in honda's for years, had same problem in 2002 honda odyssey, pulled it out and resoldered bad joints and no more problem. just did nephews 2002 civic recently also.
 
Old Nov 18, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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Default no headlights, drl or hibeams

ok i bought the new relay for in behind the glove box and just bought a new drl relay so far ive spent 180$ on both parts and still no drl no headlights no hi beam nothing just side marker lights. ive checked all the fuses under the dash and under the hood none were blown. Is it possible that my headlights are dead? i bought 2 new head lamps about 3yrs ago, they should be good still right?
can anyone help me please.
 

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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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When a light doesn't come on, always check the bulb first. Always. Doesn't matter if it's 5 years old or 5 minutes.
 
Old Nov 18, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mk378
When a light doesn't come on, always check the bulb first. Always. Doesn't matter if it's 5 years old or 5 minutes.
Thank you! i will try that tomorrow and post my progress.
 
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